Air Travel UK Nationals Added to List of non-EU Citizens Allowed into Greece by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 by GTP editing team 2 January 2021 Following Brexit, the HCAA updated the temporary ban on entry into Greece from outside the EU, adding the UK to a list of countries exempt from the restriction. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Welcomes 2021 with Colorful Light and Fireworks Show by GTP editing team 1 January 2021 by GTP editing team 1 January 2021 Athens, Greece, welcomed the New Year with a live-stream virtual light and fireworks show amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece’s Alimos Marina Concession a Done Deal by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 One of Greece’s largest concession deals: the 40-year right to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina by a subsidiary of Greek company Aktor Concessions SA has been finalized. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Σε ΦΕΚ το νέο πρόγραμμα σπουδών των Ανώτερων Σχολών Τουριστικής Εκπαίδευσης by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 by GTP editing team 31 December 2020 Δημοσιεύθηκε σε ΦΕΚ η απόφαση για τον εκσυγχρονισμό και επέκταση του πρόγραμματος σπουδών των δύο Ανωτέρων Σχολών Τουριστικής Εκπαίδευσης Ρόδου και Κρήτης. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Support on national & EU level Greek Tour Bus Professionals Can Apply for Covid-19 Support by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Greek tourism enterprises operating buses are eligible for a total of 21,007,300 euros in relief aid to cover Covid-19-related losses. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Kalymnos Goes into Hard Covid-19 Lockdown by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Stricter lockdown measures will be imposed on the Greek island of Kalymnos due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Brexit Not to Cause Much Trouble to Passengers Traveling Between UK and EU by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Passengers are not expected to notice significant impediment to their travel between the UK and EU after December 31, 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement Signed by EU Officials by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 A set of rules setting the terms of cooperation between the EU and the UK has been signed, paving the way for the continuation of smooth operations and strong ties … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards GNTO’s Fragakis Receives Merit Award for Promotion of Greek Tourism in 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Greek travel agents honored GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis with an award for merit for his contribution to the promotion of Greek tourism in 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites New Lighting for Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Monument in Athens by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 The Temple of Hephaestus and the Philopappos monument in Athens now have a new look following the completion of a lighting enhancement project. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Covid-19: Singapore Airlines First to Trial IATA Travel Pass Framework by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Singapore Airlines has started trials on a new digital health verification process, which is the first in the world to be based on the Travel Pass framework of IATA. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel EU Approves Additional €73m Aid for Alitalia by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 The European Commission has approved a second tranche of Italian aid in favor of Alitalia as compensation for operating losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sport events Webinar: Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Prominent sports industry professionals from around the globe will take part in an online sports conference, the first of its kind in Greece, during January 21-23. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Δήμος Αθηναίων: Υποδεχόμαστε το 2021 μαζί (VIDEO) by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 by GTP editing team 30 December 2020 Ο Δήμος Αθηναίων μας καλεί να αποχαιρετήσουμε το 2020 με έναν τρόπο διαφορετικό και να καλοσωρίσουμε το 2021 “μαζί”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Greece Extends Strict Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions for Elefsina, Aspropyrgos by GTP editing team 29 December 2020 by GTP editing team 29 December 2020 Greek authorities have extended strict lockdown restrictions on two municipalities in West Attica, as well as in other areas in Greece, until January 6, 2021. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
COVID-19 Restarting Travel & Tourism in Greece Greece Set Example on Opening Tourism for Business in 2020, Says ECTAA by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 ECTAA has referred to Greece as an example of a country that restored consumer confidence and opened tourism up for business during the Covid-19 pandemic. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 Making Athens an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism, are municipal priorities for the next day. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Announcements in Greek Εκδόθηκε η προκήρυξη για τα τμήματα μετεκπαίδευσης για εργαζόμενους και ανέργους στον τουρισμό by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 Εκδόθηκε η προκήρυξη για τα τμήματα μετεκπαίδευσης για εργαζόμενους και ανέργους στον τομέα του τουρισμού. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 Government measures Tough Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for New Year’s in Greece by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 Greek authorities said Covid-19 restrictions including a curfew, no travel between prefectures, and text messaging for all movement, would also apply for New Year’s. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19 The Day After – efforts and initiatives Greece: How to Book Appointment for Covid-19 Vaccination by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 by GTP editing team 28 December 2020 Greece has launched its Covid-19 vaccination process and released guidelines on how to book an appointment under the national vaccination operation. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail